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1949
DIED
2025
James Verrastro Obituary
August 9, 1949 - January 18, 2025
Beloved husband of Rebecca Van Owen; devoted father of James "Adam" Verrastro and Alexandra C. Verrastro; dear step-father of Kristopher Gibson; loving grandfather of Ava, Chase, and Ryder Verrastro and Tyler and Nathan Gibson; son of the late Leonard F. and Elvira R. Verrastro; brother of Carmen (Gail) Verrastro; uncle of Nicholas (Katie) Verrastro and Maria Verrastro; also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews. James was born in Buffalo, NY. James was a well-respected attorney in the Western New York area. He was a cherished colleague, mentor, and father figure to many. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. No services at this time.
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Doug Coppola
June 4, 2025
I´ve known Jim for decades as a fellow attorney and Central Park neighbor . I mediated several of Jim´s cases to conclusion . He was always prepared and presented excellent work for his clients . He was very hard working and an all around good professional man . It was my pleasure to know him . We laughed about his wonderful head of hair ! I also know he loved his family very much and spoke of them often . So sorry for his passing. He will be missed by many I am sure . Regards Doug Coppola ( Depew Ave )
Adam V
May 24, 2025
I LOVE YOU DAD. I FEEL YOUR SMILE EVERYDAY.
YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!
#legend
Love,
AD
Kathryn A
May 23, 2025
So sorry for the loss of this caring man. He had a way of making everyone feel at ease, heard, and important.
Paul Greco
April 17, 2025
This is so sad. RIP Jim. Love The Grecos paul and mary jane and family.
Kathy Lorenzo
March 23, 2025
My Beloved Friend " Jimmy",
I have known you for 60 years, a lifetime for some people. I was "SHOCKED" when I was told of your passing. I met you at 13 years old, you were best friends of my future husband Denny.
I can´t get over it. You were my friend, my confidant, my lawyer, my rock. You were ALWAYS there for me. You were at ALL my Christmas parties, special occasions and just would ring my doorbell and there you were, just to come in and talk. We had many personal conversations, you also confided in me. Your text messages, your voicemail will remain forever, never to be erased. So many memories of you and Adam at my house when our sons were little.
I love you Jimmy and can´t accept your passing. I am struggling with it everyday. My sons who loved and respected you are trying to console me, the problem, it´s not working.
I know we are all born to die, but somehow, I thought you never would. I love you and miss you and will keep your memories alive until the day, I will see you in heaven because I know you are there.
Tonya B
February 28, 2025
Very saddened to hear Jim has passed. He was very caring and kind! My condolences to Kathy and Jim's family. A great loss. We will miss him.
Sherry
February 25, 2025
I only met you one time but you made me feel at ease at a very difficult time in my life. Thank you and rest in peace.
Michele Bollinger
February 19, 2025
One of my fave humans. A wonderful man. I will miss you
Claudia and Bryanna
February 6, 2025
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Jim will be truly missed.
Daniel Calderon
January 31, 2025
Jimmy, you are a great friend of me. I am very sad about what happened to you. I will always love you. You always be my friend.
Carmen Verrastro
January 30, 2025
I Will Always Love And Miss You My Brother. I Know You Are
With Mom And Dad Up In
Heaven But I´m Selfish And I Want And Need You Here.
John & Cheryl Rogowski
January 30, 2025
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the loss of Jim to family and friends. He will be missed.
Tom Notaro
January 30, 2025
I am very sorry to hear of my cousin Jimmy´s passing. Jim was a fine attorney, well respected by his peers for his trial skills and his knowledge of the law. He had the calm, soft spoken demeanor of a gentleman lawyer, but he fought hard to obtain justice for his clients. I knew him professionally ,as a fellow attorney, and he and I occasionally discussed interesting cases when we would see each other downtown . More often though we would talk about family and he would share stories with me from his boyhood about my mom and dad and grandparents and his parents. I will miss those conversations . Rest in peace.
John Wright
January 29, 2025
My condolences to your family. You will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Karen ryan
January 28, 2025
Jim was my brother's attorney he was always very kind to my brother always took his calls and listened to his concerns always my sincere condolences to the family you will be in my prayers
James Verrastro
January 28, 2025
LOST A LEGEND!
Matthew T Murray
January 27, 2025
Jim was a kind, a gentleman and zealous advocate. As a defense attorney, I practiced against him for 20 years. He was always friendly, regardless of the dispute, but a tough opponent. He will be missed and his memory is a blessing.
VICTOR GNOZZO
January 27, 2025
Condolences to a great family of a great man..
Ross Runfola Jr
January 27, 2025
Rest in peace to my former Stepfather. I have great memories of him, and he was the perfect Stepfather! Jim treated me like his own son and was always patient and understanding. He was a great man and a very hard working Attorney. Jim would work 6 or 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 or 8 p.m. including weekends. Our bonding time was we would play basketball in the driveway and he was a good basketball player. His parents and family treated me like their blood family. I never once heard him yell or even raise his voice. Before Christmas his clients would send fruit baskets etc. to the house because they felt indebted to him because he would win them life changing money settling their lawsuits. Some of my best moments of the Buffalo Bills were with him as he had season tickets and took me and our family to hundreds of games including the Super Bowl run.
-Ross Runfola Jr.
Peg Overdorf
January 27, 2025
If services are planned I would like to attend if possible. I am so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. I had the utmost respect for him. He was valuable to the Valley Community Association among others. A friend, Peg Overdorf
Patti Fox
January 27, 2025
So beyond sorry for the loss this family is facing. Sending prayers and hugs for healing
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